Unit 3: Biodiversity and Conservation - Practice Quiz

1 Which term describes the variability among living organisms from all sources, including terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic ecosystems?

2 Variation of genes within a species is known as:

3 Which of the following represents the richness of species in a given area?

4 What type of diversity refers to the variety of habitats, biotic communities, and ecological processes in the biosphere?

5 Which of the following is an example of an 'Ecosystem Service' provided by biodiversity?

6 The ethical or philosophical belief that every species has a right to exist falls under which value of biodiversity?

7 Tourism based on the enjoyment of nature and wildlife represents which value of biodiversity?

8 Deriving drugs and medicines like Quinine (from Cinchona tree) is an example of which value of biodiversity?

9 Who introduced the concept of 'Biodiversity Hotspots'?

10 Which of the following is a primary criterion for a region to qualify as a biodiversity hotspot?

11 How many Biodiversity Hotspots are generally recognized in India (including shared regions)?

12 The Western Ghats is famous for being a:

13 What is the single largest threat to biodiversity globally?

14 The illegal killing or capturing of wild animals is known as:

15 Which of the following is an example of a biological invasion in India?

16 Human-wildlife conflict often arises due to:

17 The IUCN Red List is a catalogue of:

18 A species that no longer exists anywhere on Earth is classified as:

19 The Dodo bird is an example of a(n) _____ species.

20 Which category represents species facing a 'very high risk' of extinction in the wild in the near future?

21 Species with a small population that are not currently endangered but are at risk are often termed:

22 What does the acronym EDGE stand for in conservation biology?

23 Which of the following is an example of In-situ conservation?

24 Conservation of biodiversity outside the natural habitat is called:

25 Which of the following is an example of Ex-situ conservation?

26 Cryopreservation uses liquid nitrogen to preserve germplasm at a temperature of:

27 How many Biogeographic zones is India divided into?

28 Which Biogeographic zone covers the largest area in India?

29 India is considered a 'Mega Diversity Nation' because:

30 Species found only in a particular region and nowhere else are called:

31 The 'Red Data Book' is published by which organization?

32 The fragmentation of large forests into smaller patches primarily affects:

33 Which of the following is a 'Vulnerable' species in India?

34 Lantana camara is known as a:

35 Sacred Groves are an example of:

36 Which of these is NOT a level of biological diversity?

37 The Project Tiger was launched in India in the year:

38 Informational value of biodiversity refers to:

39 Which biogeographic zone of India includes the Thar Desert?

40 Alpha diversity refers to diversity:

41 Which act was enacted in India to conserve biological diversity and provide a mechanism for equitable sharing of benefits?

42 What is the primary difference between a National Park and a Wildlife Sanctuary in India?

43 The 'Pink-headed Duck' is a species that is:

44 Which of the following is a characteristic of a 'Keystone Species'?

45 Which of the following represents 'Consumptive Use Value'?

46 Which zone lies between the Trans-Himalayas and the Gangetic Plains?

47 Beta diversity is a comparison of diversity:

48 The 'Pangolin' is often poached for its:

49 Parthenium hysterophorus (Carrot Grass) causes a threat to biodiversity by:

50 The aesthetic value of biodiversity is most closely linked to: